Katharine Lau

Space Makers

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Space Makers is a podcast celebrating the visionaries reshaping how we live, work, and monetize space. Hosted by Katharine Lau, Co-Founder and CEO of Stuf Storage , each episode spotlights the people reimagining what’s possible with space, from real estate investors and developers to architects, designers, and innovators challenging the status quo. We seek to uncover how they think — their risks, wins, and lessons learned along the way. It’s thoughtful, human, and a little unexpected — the conversations you wish you heard more often in commercial real estate.

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Katharine Lau

Episodes

Placemakr: Jason Fudin on the Shape-Shifting Building and Hilton's Big Bet 15.06.2026 40:31

In this episode of Space Makers, Jason Fudin, CEO and co-founder of Placemakr, shares how he turned a simple observation about empty buildings into a new category of real estate. He traces his path from mechanical engineer to real estate developer at Vornado, the launch of what became Placemakr, and the company's model of buildings that can run as a hotel one night and a home for a year. The conve...

North Bridge: Laura Rapaport on Unlocking a New Category of Capital 13.04.2026 36:45

In this episode of Space Makers, Katharine Lau interviews Laura Rapaport, founder and CEO of North Bridge, a lending platform revolutionizing real estate financing. Laura shares her journey from aspiring doctor to real estate leader, discussing her career progression, the launch of Northbridge, and the innovative C-PACE financing model. The conversation highlights the importance of relationships i...

Vornado: Glen Weiss on Building New York's Most Iconic Portfolio 02.03.2026 36:46

In this episode of Space Makers, Glen Weiss, co-head of real estate at Vornado Realty Trust, shares insights from his extensive career in commercial real estate. He discusses the evolution of New York's iconic districts, including the Penn District and Fifth Avenue, and the challenges and opportunities presented by economic cycles. Glen emphasizes the importance of relationships, leadership, and r...

Warby Parker: Neil Blumenthal on Building a Brand Through Real Estate 05.01.2026 35:07

In this episode of Space Makers, Kat interviews Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker. They discuss the origins of Warby Parker, the innovative direct-to-consumer business model, and the challenges and successes of scaling retail operations. Neil shares insights on customer behavior, the importance of local community engagement, and the future of AI in retail. The conversation als...